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Shohei Ohtani's Four-Game Hitless Streak Highlights Dodgers' Offensive Woes
5/4/2026, 9:30:34 PM
Ohtani's Hitless Stretch and Dodgers' Offensive Drought
Shohei Ohtani recorded a 0-for-3 line in the Dodgers' 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, extending his personal hitless run to four games and 0-for-14 overall. The stretch matches his longest slump since a 0-for-12 run with the Angels in May 2022. Simultaneously, the Dodgers have gone six games without a home run, a drought not seen since an eight-game stretch in July 2014.
Context: Prior Slumps and Historical Comparisons
Ohtani’s current 0-for-14 streak mirrors his five-game, 0-for-12 stretch with Los Angeles Angels from May 24-28, 2022. The Dodgers’ six-game homerless run also echoes their eight-game homerless period from July 10-21, 2014, underscoring the rarity of such offensive lulls for both player and club.
Key Participants
- Shohei Ohtani – Dodgers two-way star enduring a four-game hitless run.
- Dave Roberts – Dodgers manager working on mechanics amid the slump.
- Freddie Freeman – player who went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
- Los Angeles Dodgers – team facing a six-game homerless stretch.
- St. Louis Cardinals – opponent providing the pitching context for Ohtani.
Statistics Overview
Ohtani went 0-for-3 on Sunday and 0-for-14 in his last four games. He logged 12 hitless at-bats versus the Cardinals, his most in a series, and snapped a 10-plate-appearance drought with a walk. The Dodgers have gone six games without a home run, a first since 2014, and ended a four-game stretch of scoring two runs or fewer with the Cardinals win. Freeman finished 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Official Responses
Manager Dave Roberts said he trusts Ohtani to rebound, noting ongoing work on swing mechanics and expecting a near-future correction. He also described the team’s recent offensive output as subpar.
Criticism & Opposition
Freddie Freeman called the Dodgers’ offense “not very good” over the past week, saying there’s “no way to sugarcoat it” and urging immediate improvement.
Verbatim Quotes
- “come out of it at some point.” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
- “He certainly has high standards,” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
- “We all do of him. I know he's frustrated, but you can't tell from his demeanor.” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
- “Offensively, we just haven't been very good the last week,” — Freddie Freeman, Dodgers player
- “Just call a spade a spade sometimes. There's no way to sugarcoat it. We just haven't been very good, and we've got to be better.” — Freddie Freeman, Dodgers player
- “There's a little bit of a mechanics part that he's been talking about, and I thought we kind of figured that out at home,” — Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
Implications for the Dodgers
The hitless and homerless stretches have contributed to a four-game losing run and reduced run production, underscoring the need for the coaching staff to adjust approaches before the season’s decisive weeks.
